Saving for the Brady Bunch? No Problem!
By Michael Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa May 10, 2022 “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia,” mocked Jan Brady of The Brady Brunch as her sister Marcia received continued praise at school. Little […]
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Importance of Financial Literacy for Kids
By Julio Martinez, Executive Director, ScholarShare Investment Board April 26, 2022 As parents, we know how important it is to read to our children and teach them to love books at […]
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Five Flexible Aspects of 529 Plans
Sure to Help Families as College Decision Deadlines Near By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of Gift of College, Inc. April 19, 2022 It’s the time of year when higher education […]
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Cultivating a Successful College Savings Strategy
By Luke Minor, Director of Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) April 12, 2022 As my wife and I have evolved from carefree childless 30-somethings into harried rookie parents, our standards […]
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529 Facts & Tips For Financial Literacy Month
By Fernando Diaz, Chief Financial Product Officer, Illinois State Treasurer April 5, 2022 […]
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Advocacy Recap from 2022 NAST Legislative Conference
March 29, 2022 Two weeks ago, NAST held its annual Legislative conference. It was attended by over 200 individuals from across the nation to discuss policy issues of significance to […]
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Treat your 529 plans like a garden – plant once and see the beauty year after year
March 22, 2022 As you step back into your garden this spring, you might see the green tips of leaves peeking through the soil. In my garden, the first sign […]
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30 Reasons to Save with a 529 Account
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa March 15, 2022 While the shortest month of the year has passed, I’m not short on reasons to save for education with a […]
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March Madness – The Biggest Myths of College Savings Plans
By Dave Dominick, Marketing Manager, PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, Pennsylvania Treasury Department March 8, 2022 For college basketball fans, there’s no time like March Madness. We cheer on […]
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Tools to Find the Right 529 Plan For You
Finding the right 529 plan can be intimidating. From fees to investment options, tax implications to financial aid, 529 plans vary across the country. Families considering saving for postsecondary education […]
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The Real Hope of an Early Scholarship
By Julie Peachey, Deputy State Treasurer for Consumer Programs February 15, 2022 Assets saved in a 529 plan and scholarships are typically seen as complementary strategies to pay for a child’s […]
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So much to love about 529 plans
By Curtis Loftis is the State Treasurer of South Carolina February 8, 2022 Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose […]